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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ymiddis,) Ymyddis, -ys, prep. [ME imyddes (once, Rolle).] In the centre or midst of. = Amiddis prep. —1375 Barb. v 325.
Then suld thai … Rycht ymyddys [C. in myddis] the kyrk assaill The Inglismen 1375 Barb. xii 578.
Thai with … axys … Ymyddis [C. in-myd] the wesag met thaim thar
